The Deck: 5 things you need to know

1 In the 15 years since
it opened, The Deck has attracted crowds of all ages to its scenic
location right on the Farley Marina in Atlantic City. The outdoor
dockside bar was an important selling point for Landry's when it
purchased the former Trump Marina earlier this year to transform it
into the Golden Nugget. "The Deck is one of the nicest assets we
have," said Stanford Le, vice president of marketing for the new
hotel and casino. "The natural environment overlooking the marina
is bar none the best in Atlantic City."

2 The improvements to
The Deck are ongoing, but have already included everything from
refurbished decking and awnings, to an upgraded sound system, to
new additions to the food and drink menu. Party pitchers, signature
drinks and 100-ounce towers of beer all have been added recently,
and new events like the "Bubba Gump Shrimp Festival" on Sept. 3 and
a craft beer festival at the end of the season also are lined
up.

3 There are 640 boat
slips at the Farley Marina, and much of the crowd at The Deck is
often made up of boat owners getting a bite and a beer. This is
especially true during the day, when the clientele is mostly people
in their early 40s and older. At night, though, the crowd is much
more of a mix, as a younger crowd comes in for the nightly
promotions.

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4 While The Deck's new
owners are overhauling the bar in every way, they are leaving a lot
of elements in place that worked before. "We're keeping a lot of
the old stuff that people enjoyed," said Le. Its most popular
annual event, FakeFest, a three-day set of unbelievable tribute
bands, remained a huge draw in the beginning of July this year, and
daily live music that spans the musical spectrum is scheduled
throughout the season.

5 The Deck's
rehabilitation is only one part of the Golden Nugget's slew of
dining, nightlife and hotel room improvements scheduled through
December of this year. That means the bar is not only a destination
in and of itself, but also potentially a place to pre-game for one
of the new clubs inside or relax after a nice meal at one of the
new restaurants, all in an atmosphere that the city's other casinos
don't duplicate.

The
Scene

Music: Reggae and island music on Mondays,
acoustic rock duos on Tuesdays, country music on Wednesdays, Bruce
Springsteen tribute bands on Thursdays and Top 40 and party music
on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Vibe: A relaxed atmosphere throughout the days
with an older crowd relaxing by the water at the bar or the rows of
tables. At night, drink promoters, live music and a younger crowd
come in and bring contagious energy to the carefree scene.

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Vitals

Season: Late May to mid-September

Days/Hours: Mondays to Fridays: food served 11
a.m. to 10 p.m., bar open from 11:30 a.m. to close; Saturdays and
Sundays, food served 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., bar open 8 a.m. to close.
All times are weather dependent.

History

Significant changes since opening: Golden
Nugget is in the process of overhauling the physical structure,
menus and event schedule.

The Look: A large wooden dock between the Chart
House restaurant and the marina, covered in white awnings overtop
multiple bars and dozens of tables, with a professionally equipped
stage set up just by the dock's edge.

What They're Saying About The Deck

Nick Rickert, 26

Gibbsboro

"The Deck really captures everything that I look forward to when summer comes around."

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